Tonight, Dh and I culled our first two roos. They are all clean and in the fridge waiting for the crock pot on Friday. I don't know anywhere else I can tell people and will be understood. I'm sure many of you here know the mixed feelings we have. Pride, satisfaction, grossed out, a little sad and very greatful. Everything I've read about feeling connected to my food is so true. I thanked our birds and know they were spoiled in life and respected in death. Thanks, people of BYC for your knowlege, support and taking the time to read this.
Yup, we know all too well! Congratulations on your accomplishment! Enjoy your wonderful chicken dinner.
Quote:Congratulations. It is a truly amazing experience, no? I harvested my first 2 roos this Sept with 3 great friends standing at the ready if I couldn't do it. I felt all those emotions as well, but most of all the grateful and satisfied. I had made good on the promise I made to them to have happy, healthy lives and quick, easy deaths. That is more than most people can say for ANY of their protein. High fives and happy hugs!
We did our first last weekend. It was a mix of emotions but we were proud. We did a soup and let me tell you it was the cleanest tasting stock I ever had, not greasy but full of flavor!!! And I'm also not a dark meat girl but that was awesome too not fatty or greasy!!!!Good for you and enjoy!!
Thanks! I'm planning on making our fave "rotisserie style" chicken in the crock pot and stock. We're having new friends over so it's quite the occasion! I sure hope they taste good...this meal is far more "mine" than any I've ever prepared!!
Quote:That's a great quote. We did our first last weekend. I thought I'd be sad and regret it, but I was surprised at how peaceful I felt when it was done - it's hard to explain. And here's our roasted Dominique roo. I can't believe no one wanted to try it - people are funny about eating roosters...
I will be starting to butcher my slow broilers this Sunday afternoon. I can't say I am looking forward to it but at the same time I am excited to get it started. They are getting big and are "slowing down" . It's almost as if they are letting me know that it's time. Like yours, mine have had a good, although short, life and I do respect them and appreciate being able to grow them out and butcher them humanely. Congrats on your first! Wish me luck.
